The Amazon founder and Lauren Sánchez are due to tie the knot next week - as activists say Venice is being turned into an "asset" for the rich and famous.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s planned wedding festivities in Venice are prompting stepped up protests from local activists.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and American author Lauren Sanchez are reportedly planning to tie the knot at a lavish wedding in Venice this month. While the multi-million dollar affair is set to bring business and spotlight to the Italian city,